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FirstService Corporation (TSE:FSV)
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Neutral 56 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
C$200.00
▲(2.32% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/25/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed fundamentals: consistent free cash flow and steady margins are offset by a sharp TTM revenue decline and reduced balance-sheet visibility. The earnings call supports a moderately positive outlook with continued cash generation and buybacks, but technicals are weak (below key moving averages) and valuation is demanding (high P/E with low yield).
Positive Factors
Recurring Residential Services
Recurring community-management contracts and franchise royalties provide a steadier revenue base than purely project-based work. This supports customer retention, planning visibility and resilience as the company expands its residential footprint.
Negative Factors
Sharp TTM Revenue Decline
The sharp TTM revenue contraction materially weakens confidence in near-term consistency and makes the historical growth trend less dependable. Sustained recovery will require improvement across weaker service categories and reliable project conversion.
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Recurring Residential Services
Recurring community-management contracts and franchise royalties provide a steadier revenue base than purely project-based work. This supports customer retention, planning visibility and resilience as the company expands its residential footprint.
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FirstService (FSV) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

FirstService Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
FirstService Corporation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and established in 1989, provides a comprehensive array of property management and essential property services to both residential and commercial clients across the United States and Cana...
How the Company Makes Money
FirstService makes money mainly by delivering recurring and transactional property services through two operating segments. 1) FirstService Residential (property management) - Management and service fees: The core revenue stream is recurring fees...

FirstService Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jul 23, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call portrayed a company executing well on cash generation, share repurchases, targeted tuck-in M&A and platform investments while showing solid performance in Residential and Century Fire. Headwinds are concentrated in roofing (notably Las Vegas and SW Florida) and near-term restoration revenue conversion timing remains uncertain. Margins are broadly stable with modest improvement in some businesses but slight YoY compression at the consolidated H1 level. Management provided a constructive but cautious outlook for H2 with low-single-digit consolidated growth and mid-single-digit EBITDA growth for the year.
Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue and Profit Growth
Q2 consolidated revenues of $1.45B, up 2% YoY; adjusted EBITDA $161.7M, up 3% YoY; consolidated EBITDA margin 11.2%, up 10 bps YoY; adjusted EPS $1.75, up 2% YoY.
Negative Updates
Roofing Segment Weakness
Q2 roofing revenues down ~6% reported and ~10% organically; market described as stubbornly weak and ultra-competitive (notably Las Vegas and Southwest Florida); management expects Q3 roofing to be down slightly with organic growth off mid-single-digits.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Negative
Consolidated Revenue and Profit Growth
Q2 consolidated revenues of $1.45B, up 2% YoY; adjusted EBITDA $161.7M, up 3% YoY; consolidated EBITDA margin 11.2%, up 10 bps YoY; adjusted EPS $1.75, up 2% YoY.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated modest growth and margin improvement while flagging segment differences: Q2 results were $1.45B revenue (+2% y/y, roughly half organic), adjusted EBITDA $161.7M (+3%), adjusted EPS $1.75 (+2%) and a consolidated margin of 11.2% (+10 bps); H1 revenues were $2.77B (+4%), H1 adjusted EBITDA $267M (+3%, 9.7% margin, -10 bps) and H1 adjusted EPS $2.69. For the back half they expect Q3 revenue and EBITDA growth similar to Q2 (low single digits), full‑year revenue growth similar to or modestly better than YTD and mid‑single‑digit annual EBITDA growth; by division they forecast FirstService Residential mid‑single‑digit top‑line growth with modest margin improvement (Q2 residential $617M, +4%/+5% organic; EBITDA $69M, +6%, 11.2% margin), FirstService Brands mid‑single‑digit H2 revenue growth (Q2 brands $832M, EBITDA $96M, +1%, 11.5% margin) with restoration ~5% YoY growth in H2, roofing to be down slightly in Q3 after Q2 reported -6% (-10% organic) with mid‑single‑digit organic declines expected, Century Fire expecting 10%+ YoY growth in Q3/Q4, and home services slightly up. On cash and capital allocation they reported Q2 operating cash flow $112M pre‑WC ($130M post‑WC), YTD cash flow ~ $220M, Q2 capex >$30M (YTD $60M; FY capex ~ $130M vs $140M target), ~$40M of tuck‑ins in the quarter, repurchased >1.8M shares for ~ $250M at an average $135.91, net debt/EBITDA ~1.8x (from 1.5x) and >$800M of cash/undrawn capacity, saying they can continue opportunistic buybacks while pursuing mid‑teens return‑targeted tuck‑in M&A.

FirstService Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Fundamentals are mixed: multi-year revenue growth and consistently positive free cash flow support earnings quality, but the TTM revenue drop (~-49%) materially raises near-term momentum risk. Profitability is steady but modest (thin net margins), leverage is moderate-to-elevated historically, and the latest balance sheet snapshot showing zero equity appears anomalous, reducing transparency.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
54
Neutral
Cash Flow
67
Positive
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue5.54B5.59B5.22B4.33B3.75B3.25B
Gross Profit1.35B1.50B1.72B1.39B1.18B1.05B
EBITDA536.26M544.78M506.02M378.64M333.69M312.63M
Net Income160.53M147.59M134.38M100.39M121.07M135.21M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets4.36B4.28B4.19B3.63B2.77B2.51B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments200.81M179.76M227.60M187.62M136.22M165.66M
Total Debt1.56B1.38B1.57B1.42B952.16M823.19M
Total Liabilities2.64B2.42B2.56B2.27B1.63B1.49B
Stockholders Equity1.22B1.37B1.19B1.02B907.47M799.72M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow334.98M323.81M172.88M187.63M28.28M109.06M
Operating Cash Flow459.39M453.75M285.67M280.36M105.89M167.27M
Investing Cash Flow-240.77M-283.92M-323.70M-646.33M-160.80M-206.32M
Financing Cash Flow-243.76M-233.51M74.41M413.94M18.78M24.43M

FirstService Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price195.46
Price Trends
50DMA
199.82
Negative
100DMA
194.80
Positive
200DMA
201.71
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.85
Positive
RSI
53.03
Neutral
STOCH
50.98
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:FSV, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 195.46 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 197.17, below the 50-day MA of 199.82, and below the 200-day MA of 201.71, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.85 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 50.98 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:FSV.

FirstService Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
69
Neutral
C$1.66B-78.83-5.13%1.24%-7.33%54.42%
66
Neutral
C$1.56B8.979.49%0.17%5.14%-43.08%
65
Neutral
$2.17B12.193.79%4.94%3.15%1.96%
61
Neutral
C$1.64B-108.23-16.05%0.27%10.21%50.83%
60
Neutral
C$7.00B45.847.23%0.31%14.17%-4.41%
56
Neutral
C$9.12B41.1712.00%0.81%2.20%13.07%
46
Neutral
C$32.06M13.52-2.50%39.94%-6.17%
* Real Estate Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:FSV
FirstService
199.56
-83.08
-29.39%
TSE:CIGI
Colliers International Group
137.00
-92.68
-40.35%
TSE:AIF
Altus Group
48.42
-12.35
-20.32%
TSE:MEQ
Mainstreet Equity
168.71
-25.70
-13.22%
TSE:SVI
Storagevault Canada
4.47
-0.32
-6.62%
TSE:BRE
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services
3.38
-10.51
-75.67%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jul 25, 2026